Balmenach

(bal-MEN-ach)

The Balmenach distillery was licensed by James McGregor in 1824 making it one of the earliest to be licensed. It is located above the village of Cromdale which is one of the crossing points of the River Spey. This location has great historical significance as there are the ruins of an old castle from the defeated Jacobites took refuge after the battle of the Haughs of Cromdale in 1690.

The Balmenach distillery does not have a visitor centre but visitors are welcome.